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149 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1947
"Truth is a philosophic fiction" - BellarminI would now, most definitely, follow it up with this:
"Man is not measured by the size of his habitation, but by the understanding of his soul." - Galileo Galilei
"The apparent reality is often the illusion." - Pope Urban VIII, erstwhile Cardinal Barberini
"My son, read! Read the book carefully. Think your way through the answer. Don't be afraid to think!" - Galileo Galilei
"The conclusions of science are not a matter of opinion but of demonstration." - Galileo Galilei
"My purpose was to present both sides of the case, and show the reader that neither set of arguments is conclusive, and the only way to be certain of the truth is to fall back to the higher teachings of the church. I am in your hands—do with me as you please." - Galileo Galilei